Charles Dadson (1845 - 1936)

Born 16 Mar 1845 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Frances (Bowkett) Dadson — married 10 Mar 1874 in Longford, Tasmania, Australia

Died 2 Jan 1936 at age 90 in Burnie, Tasmania

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Biography

Birth

A baby Charles Dadson was born to Charles and Suzannah Dadson in 1843 but died soon after. His parents had a second child, who was born in 1845, and this child was also named Charles.

1845 Births in the District of Launceston, Number: 750

When born: 16 March

Name, if any: Charles

Sex: Male

Name and Surname of Father: Charles Dadson

Name and Maiden Surname of Mother: Susannah Dadson formerly Sprange

Rank or Profession of Father: Laborer

Signature, Description and Residence of Informant: Charles Dadson, Father

When registered: 23 April

Signature of Registrar: Charles Friend(?)

Name if added after Registration of the Birth: [Blank]^[1]

Marriage

Charles was married to Miss Francis Bowkett on 10th March 1874 at Longford. It was a double wedding, with his brother John marrying a sister of Charles's bride.

Cornwall Chronicle (Launceston, Tas. : 1835 - 1880), Monday 23 March 1874, reported on page 2:

"MARRIAGES

DADSON—BOWKETT. — On the 10th March, at Christ Church, Longford, by special licence, by the Rev J.M. Norman, incumbent of Cressy and Lake River, Charles, eldest son of the late Charles Dadson, to Frances, fourth daughter of J Bowkett of Harwick Vale.

DADSON—BOWKETT.— On the 10th March, at Christ Church, Longford, by special licence, by the Rev J.M. Norman, incumbent of Cressy and Lake River, John, second son of the late Charles Dadson to Harriett, second daughter of J. J Bowkett of Harwick Vale."^[2]

Death

Charles passed away in 1936.

Advocate (Burnie, Tas. : 1890 - 1954), Friday 3 January 1936, reported on page 2:

NONAGENARIAN'S DEATH.

Mr. C. Dadson, Upper Burnie Mr. Charles Dadson, Upper Burnie, died early yesterday morning at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. V. Howard, Federal street, at the age of 92. Born of English parents at Muddy Plains, in the Tamar Valley, the late Mr. Dadson spent most of his life as foreman of a number of large sheep and stock stations in the North, and 15 years ago went to live at Upper Burnie. Despite his great age he was active, and enjoyed good health until Boxing Day, when he suffered a stroke, from which he did not recover. Sixty-two years ago he married Miss Francis Bowkett at Longford, and he leaves a family of five sons and two daughters. They are Messrs. Charles (New Zealand), Fred (Launceston), George (Upper Burnie), Jim (Castra) and Len (Mole Creek), and Mesdames V. Dean (Myrtle Bank) and V. Howard (Upper Burnie). One son, Mr. Harry Dadson, was killed at the war, and three daughters, Misses Kate Florence and Hilda Dadson, predeceased their father. The funeral will take place at the Wivenhoe cemetery at 3.30 this after-noon."^[3]

Advocate (Burnie, Tas. : 1890 - 1954), Saturday 4 January 1936, reported on page 2:

"Late Mr. Charles Dadson.

The funeral of Mr. Charles Dadson, of Upper Burnie, was well attended yesterday, the Rev. F. J. McCabe officiating at the house and graveside. The chief mourners were Messrs. George, Len and Jim (sons), Mesdames R. Dean and P. Howard (daughters), Messrs. P. Howard and H. Hall (sons-in-law), and Mesdames G. Dad-son and J. Dadson (daughters-in-law). The carriers were Messrs. J. Crowe, E. Polson, A. Rogers and H. Dudman. The attendance was a representative one, and there were many floral tributes."^[4]

Burial

His remains were interred at Wivenhoe Cemetery, Burnie, in the Old Church of England Section, plot A1. The inscription on the headstone is as follows:

"In Loving Memory of /

OUR DEAR FATHER /

CHARLES DADSON /

DIED 2ND JANUARY 1936 /

AGED 93 YEARS. /

A REST. /^[5]

Will and Probate

"In the Supreme Court of Tasmania

( Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction) 21001

Gross value sworn under ￡103

Be it Known that CHARLES DADSON late of Upper Burnie in Tasmania, Pensioner, died on the 2nd day of January 1936 At Upper Burnie aforesaid: And be it further Known that on the 16th day of January 1936 the last Will and Testament Of the said deceased was proved in the Supreme Court of Tasmania and that at the date hereunder written administration all the estate which by law devolves to and vests in the personal representative of the said deceased was granted by the aforesaid Court to VICTOR HOWARD of Upper Burnie in Tasmania Labourer a son-in-law of the said deceased and FRANCES HOWARD wife of the said VICTOR HOWARD of Upper Burnie aforesaid daughter of the said deceased the Executor and Executrix named in the said Will.

Dated this 27th day of January 1936

R.G BINGHAM

Registrar"^[6]

The will made bequests to the following family members:

Son: Charles Dadson, (New Zealand)

Daughter: Violet Dean,

Daughter: Florence Hall,

Son Percy Dadson

Son: George Dadson (Burnie),

Son: James Dadson (Elliott)

Daughter: Frances Howard (Burnie)

Son: Frederick Dadson^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ Tasmanian Names Index, Libraries Tasmania Online Collection URL: https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD33-1-23-p800j2k Accessed 17 October 2023 Name: Dadson, Charles; Record Type: Births; Gender: Male; Father: Dadson, Charles; Mother: Sprange, Susannah; Date of birth: 16 Mar 1845; Registered: Launceston; Registration year: 1845; Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:1106539; Resource: RGD33/1/23/ no 750
2. ↑ Cornwall Chronicle (Launceston, Tas. : 1835 - 1880), Monday 23 March 1874, page 2
3. ↑ Advocate (Burnie, Tas. : 1890 - 1954), Friday 3 January 1936, page 2
4. ↑ Advocate (Burnie, Tas. : 1890 - 1954), Saturday 4 January 1936, page 2
5. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/220358228/charles-dadson: accessed 15 October 2023), memorial page for Charles Dadson (12 Jun 1843–2 Jan 1936), Find a Grave Memorial ID 220358228, citing Wivenhoe General Cemetery, Burnie, Burnie City, Tasmania, Australia; Maintained by Julie Henderson & Lacey Milier (contributor 49446508). Charles Dadson BIRTH 12 Jun 1843, Launceston City, Tasmania, Australia; DEATH 2 Jan 1936 (aged 92)Burnie City, Tasmania, Australia; BURIAL Wivenhoe General Cemetery, Burnie, Burnie City, Tasmania, Australia; PLOT Old C o E, section A1; MEMORIAL ID 220358228.
6. ↑ Tasmanian Names Index, Libraries Tasmania Online Collection, URL: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1680372 Accessed on 18 October 2023; Name: Dadson, Charles; Record Type: Wills; Year: 1936; File number: 21001; Page: 996; Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:631283; Resource: AD960/1/59;
7. ↑ Tasmanian Names Index, Libraries Tasmania Online Collection, URL: https://stors.tas.gov.au/AD960-1-59-21001, Accessed on 18 October 2023

• Birth based on 93 years of age at time of death
• Newspaper
• Parents registered for his birth as Charles Dadson & Susannah Springe